The attackers targeted a checkpoint team stationed near a bridge on the internal road leading from Mirpur below the highway
Updated: November 11, 2026, 3:21 PM IST
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Terrorist attack in Kashmir (PTI)
Terrorist attack: At least three CRPF soldiers were injured in a terrorist attack on a checkpoint in Kulgam, South KashmirAccording to News18’s exclusive information, the attack occurred at a CRPF checkpoint near a bridge on an internal road leading from Mirpur below the highwayThe attackers targeted the checkpoint team deployed there and suddenly opened fire on the security personnel.
The attackers arrived on a bike or some other vehicle, although their mode of arrival has not yet been confirmedThree CRPF soldiers were injured in the attackTwo of them suffered minor injuries, while one was shot in the backHis condition is reported to be more serious than the other two, but he is currently out of dangerThe injured have been taken to the hospital for treatmentAdditional security forces have been deployed to the area following the incident.
According to sources, Latif and two of his foreign terrorist associates are suspected to be behind the attackHowever, the organization involved has not yet been officially confirmedSecurity agencies suspect Lashkar-e-Taiba or its affiliate, The Resistance Front (TRF), may be behind the attackAn investigation is currently underway to identify the attackers and trace their network.
How did the attack happen?
The incident occurred around 2:15 pm on Wednesday in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir when unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire on CRPF personnel deployed at a checkpointThe attackers fled the scene after the exchange of fireThree CRPF personnel were injured in the attackAccording to the CRPF, all three have been admitted to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment.
